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Delhi HC refuses to entertain pleas seeking UCC, cites SC observation
The Supreme Court in March observed that issues such as the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) are meant for the Parliament to decide
Published on Dec 01, 2023 04:48 PM IST
No need to alter age of consent, says law panel
The report was prepared after the high courts of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh referred the issue to the panel, whose recommendations are not binding on the government though they may have some persuasive value Report advises judge’s discretion, milder punishment under Pocso when sex consensual and age gap less than 3 years
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Law panel chief says Phase 3 UCC dialogue soon, supports simultaneous polls idea
Law Commission chairperson Ritu Raj Awasthi said that more meetings are needed for finalising the report on simultaneous elections.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 06:00 PM IST
Don’t reduce age of consent in Pocso to 16, Law Commission tells govt
Law has to ensure a delicate balance between the evolving capacities of children and the need to protect them from harm, the Law Commission said
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 05:40 PM IST
Law Commission finalises report on lowering age of consent to 16, online FIR
The Law Commission of India met on Wednesday to finalise its report on several issues, including simultaneous polls, minimum age of consent, and online FIR.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 07:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Saptarishi Das